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New Jersey’s hot July weather forced nuclear plant operators to frequently reduce power output, according to a state report. Operators at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Lacey “reduced power output from the plant numerous times to maintain discharge … Continue reading →

It seems like winter has invaded us way too early this year. After one of the warmest falls (Sept./Oct./Nov.) since 1895, according to state climatologist David A. Robinson, it’s in the low- to mid-30s right now. And the National … Continue reading →

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Todd B. BatesTodd covers the environment and severe weather for the Asbury Park Press, which he joined on Earth Day in 1985. He's covered myriad environmental, energy, health, weather and scientific issues since 1980. He's taken graduate-level courses in environmental health, environmental risk assessment and public health. Todd, a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service, is a member of the Investigations Team. Follow him at www.Twitter/ToddBBatesAPP, www.Facebook.com/ToddBBates, http://instagram.com/toddbbatesapp, www.toddbbatesapp.tumblr.com, or Google+ https://plus.google.com/+ToddBBates/E-mail Todd